Opportunities From: Galveston Bay Foundation

Start the Day Strong for Trash Bash®

Trash Bash® is the largest single-day waterway cleanup in Texas, and GBF proudly hosts the Bay Area Park site. With nearly 500 participants joining us from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Event Support Volunteers play a key role in getting the day off to a smooth start.

As an Event Support Volunteer, you will help with setting up registration, passing out event supplies and t-shirts, and tearing down registration.

By ensuring a smooth and organized start to the event, you directly expand our ability to clean up more waste and increase the impact Trash Bash® has on the health of Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Bring your family and friends! All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and are welcome to join us for lunch at 11:30. 

Helping as a support volunteer doesn't stop you from being a part of the action! Register on h-gac.com to cleanup after your shift either by land or by water.

Help Fuel the Cleanup Crew

Trash Bash® is the largest single-day waterway cleanup in Texas, and GBF proudly hosts the Bay Area Park site. With nearly 500 participants joining us from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Event Support Volunteers play a key role in getting the day off to a smooth start.

As a Lunch Support Volunteer, you will work alongside the GBF staff in several ways to help make the lunch at our event a success! You will help with setting up the lunch area, food prep, serving food to participants, and tearing down the lunch area at the end.

By ensuring a smooth and organized start to the event, you directly expand our ability to clean up more waste and increase the impact Trash Bash® has on the health of Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Bring your family and friends! All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and are welcome to join us for lunch at 11:30. 

Helping as a support volunteer doesn't stop you from being a part of the action! Register on h-gac.com to cleanup before your shift either by land or by water; just be ready to help with lunch by the start of your shift.

Help Close Out Trash Bash®

Trash Bash® is the largest single-day waterway cleanup in Texas, and GBF proudly hosts the Bay Area Park site. With nearly 500 participants joining us from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Event Support Volunteers play a key role in getting the day off to a smooth start.

As a Wrap-Up Volunteer, you will help GBF staff clean the event area, organize and pack materials, and ensure the site is left better than we found it.

By ensuring a smooth and organized start to the event, you directly expand our ability to clean up more waste and increase the impact Trash Bash® has on the health of Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Bring your family and friends! All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and are welcome to join us for lunch at 11:30. 

Helping as a support volunteer doesn't stop you from being a part of the action! Register on h-gac.com to cleanup before your shift either by land or by water; just be ready to help with lunch by the start of your shift.

Our Marine Debris Survey Program is a partnership with National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration to help measure the amount and types of marine debris that wash up on our shoreline.

You will assist staff in conducting this survey by collecting and documenting your findings. Once the survey is complete we will clean up any remanining trash in the area. 

Tasks will include:

Cleaning up trash Helping measure each plot Helping identify objects  Helping unload and load supplies

MINORS
Parents or guardians must register and complete a waiver for minors (under age 18). All minors must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian or approved chaperone over the age of 18.

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!  

Our Marine Debris Survey Program is a partnership with National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration to help measure the amount and types of marine debris that wash up on our shoreline.

You will assist staff in conducting this survey by collecting and documenting your findings. Once the survey is complete we will clean up any remaining trash in the area. 

Tasks will include:

Cleaning up trash Helping measure each plot Helping identify objects  Helping unload and load supplies

MINORS
Parents or guardians must register and complete a waiver for minors (under age 18). All minors must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian or approved chaperone over the age of 18.

Trash Free Gulf Cleanup

What we throw away doesn’t go away.

Even the smallest pieces of trash can have a ripple effect on marine life, communities, and future generations. As the second most productive estuary ↗ in the United States, Galveston Bay supports both wildlife and the people who depend on it.

This cleanup is part of the regional Trash Free Gulf initiative ↗, a collaborative effort to reduce marine debris and protect coastal ecosystems across the Gulf.

As a shoreline cleanup volunteer, you and your team will:

Use gloves, trash grabbers, buckets, and bags to collect and remove litter from the shoreline Participate in a litter audit Work in tandem at a site where we are conducting a Marine Debris Survey, helping remove debris after the survey has been completed in random transects If you encounter them, help remove small plastic pellets called nurdles, which are especially common near the check-in area

No experience is necessary. We will show you what to do.

Restrooms are available nearby at the park. Be prepared to stand and walk for over an hour. Come prepared with a reusable water bottle and appropriate outdoor clothing.

NOTE: All minors must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian or approved chaperone over the age of 18. Parents or guardians must register and complete a waiver for participants under age 18.

By removing marine debris from the shoreline, you help protect wildlife, improve water quality, and keep Galveston Bay healthier for people and nature.

Site Map & Where to Meet Why This Work Matters

Debris poses a serious threat to this ecosystem. Trash that enters the Bay can:

Entangle or be ingested by wildlife Damage fragile coastal habitats Block oxygen from reaching the water Release harmful chemicals that impact animals and people

Learn more about marine debris prevention and recovery through Trash Free Gulf ↗ and visit texasseagrant.org ↗ for more information on monofilament recycling.

The Trash Free Gulf campaign, a program of the Gulf Trust, is presented by H-E-B's Our Texas, Our Future